Athena Technologies AS-P400 User manual

Brand: Athena Technologies

Model: AS-P400

Category: Subwoofers

Type: User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS - READ

CAREFULLY !

Caution: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, match wide blades of plug to wide slot,

fully insert. Caution: The unit is still connected to the mains even if switched off.

Read Instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the

product is operated.

Retain instructions: Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future

reference.

Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product & operation instructions should be

adhered to.

Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use aerosol or liquid

cleaners, just a damp cloth.

Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as

they may cause hazards.

Water and moisture: Do not use this product near water. Do not expose this apparatus to

dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids are placed on the

apparatus.

Ventilation: Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable

operation and protect it from overheating so they must not be blocked or covered by

placing the product on a bed, sofa or other similar surface. This product should not be

placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is

provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your

home, call your local power company.

Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating

current line plug. This plug will fit the power outlet in only one way as a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug, try reversing it.

If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not

defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

Power Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to

be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from

the product.

Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk

of electrical shock.

Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that can result in

a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openings or removing covers

may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified

personnel.

Heat: This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Non-Use Periods: The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet

when left unused for a long period of time.

Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

C. The product has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance; or

E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

F. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and

off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to

make certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly. Please

retain the carton and packing materials for this product to protect it in the event

it ever has to be shipped to a service center for repairs. Product received

damaged by a service center that has been shipped by an end user in anything

other than the original packaging will be repaired, refurbished, and properly

packaged for return shipment at the end user’s expense.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of athena TECHNOLOGIES

speakers! Proprietary

technology and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most natural and

accurate music reproduction for many years. The advice offered in this manual is aimed

at helping you maximize and maintain peak performance, and therefore, your listening

satisfaction. Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual

to make certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play the athena TECHNOLOGIES

speakers to their full capabilities or experiment with critical placement and listening

until they have been properly broken in. This process should last approximately

50 to 100 hours of music playback. This can be easily be done by putting your compact

disc player on Repeat mode, while playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at normal

listening levels.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

athena TECHNOLOGIES

is the newest division of Audio Products International Corp., known

throughout the industry as “API”. A Canadian company founded in 1975, The API factory

is a modern 165,000 square foot research, development and manufacturing facility

located in Toronto, Canada. API is one of the largest speaker manufacturers in the world,

distributing products to over 60 countries worldwide. A talented research and

development team utilizes advanced computer-based design and sophisticated

measurement techniques in its ongoing quest for new and better acoustic technologies.

This research is based upon the years of pioneering psycho-acoustic research developed

in conjunction with the Canadian “National Research Council” (NRC), to create speakers

that achieve high performance in typical home listening environments. Extensive

research into every aspect of the speaker is analyzed and evaluated before the design

stage begins, a concept that we refer to as a holistic design approach. This method

guarantees that the finest components and materials are made and tested with

sophisticated manufacturing and quality control techniques to ensure exceptional

performance that is superior to speakers costing several times their price.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. Within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying

the appliance.

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CABINET CARE

Great care and craftsmanship have gone into the construction and finish of the cabinet.

Periodically use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not use paper towel

or other abrasive materials as it may damage the finish.

NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for the athena TECHNOLOGIES

products to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be shipped to

a service center. Product received damaged by a service center that has been

shipped by the end user in other than the original packaging will be repaired,

refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment at the end user’s

expense.

SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT

The usual placement for a subwoofer is near the front speakers in your system. Whether

it is an audio system, a video system, or both. The closer the proximity to the front

speakers, the best balance and phase relationship is usually obtained. Be careful when

placing the subwoofer too close to corners or walls as this increases the “boominess” of

the subwoofers sound. This may or may not be to your liking. The position of the sub

must be cosmetically acceptable, but keep in mind the position plays a large role in the

overall sound of the system.

If after set up you are unhappy with the overall sound, try experimenting with the

position of the sub. It’s surprising, but moving the unit a few inches one way or another

can make dramatic changes to the sound of the bass response.

TERMINOLOGY AND CONTROLS

Front Panel - Diagram 1

1 Subwoofer Volume Control - This controls the volume level of the subwoofers’

internal amplifier.

2 Low Pass Filter Control - This controls the effective frequency range of the

subwoofer. It has a range of 40-120 Hz to allow you to correctly match the output of

the subwoofer with that of the rest of the system.

3 Status Indicator - The Status indicator will emit a green light when the subwoofer

is actively producing sound. The subwoofer is automatically activated by any

signal from any of the inputs on the subwoofer. When the indicator is red, the

subwoofer is in standby mode, and is ready to turn on as soon as the subwoofer

receives a signal.

NOTE: The auto-on auto-off circuit does not instantly turn off the subwoofer.

The subwoofer will remain in the “on” mode (green) for up to 10 minutes after

the last signal, even when the system is turned off completely.

Rear Panel - Diagram 2

1 Direct Input - This input is an RCA type mono input.

2 Sub Input - This input is an RCA type mono input.

NOTE: Please see the connections section for suggestions on which input is

appropriate for your system.

3 High Level Inputs/Outputs - These are binding post type speaker connectors. The

High Level inputs are designed to be used on receivers or amplifiers that do not

incorporate any RCA type subwoofer outputs. If your receiver is equipped with an

RCA type subwoofer output, these inputs & outputs will not be utilized.

HOW TO CONNECT AND USE

YOUR SUBWOOFER

Caution:

• Do not use both low level RCA inputs simultaneously

• Do not use both low level and high level inputs simultaneously

• Turn off all power in your audio/video system before proceeding with your

installation. Not doing so could result in potential damage to the system.

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE

SUBWOOFER - METHOD 1

If your front speakers are athena TECHNOLOGIES

AUDITION Series Speakers

1. On the rear of the receiver there should be a single RCA type jack named

“Subwoofer Out” Connect a single RCA type audio cable from the “Subwoofer Out”

jack to the “Sub Input” (jack #2 on diagram #2)

2. Plug the Subwoofer’s AC cord into an AC outlet. Do not use the accessory type AC

outlets on the rear of the AV receiver.

3. Set the Low Pass Filter Control (knob #2 diagram #1) to match the model of speaker

that you have in the front of your system.

For example if you have AS-F1 speakers, set the control to the F1 position.

This will adjust the frequency output of the subwoofer to precisely match your

speakers, and will result in a seamless system for music and movies.

4. Adjust the Volume Control (knob #1 diagram #1) to match the output of the system.

This can be done to suit your personal taste, and room size. Start somewhere in the

middle of the dial and adjust as you feel is necessary.

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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE

SUBWOOFER - METHOD 2

With other brands of front speakers

1. On the rear of the receiver there should be a single RCA type jack named

“Subwoofer Out” Connect a single RCA type audio cable from the “Subwoofer Out”

jack to the “Sub Input” (jack #2 on diagram #2)

2. Plug the Subwoofer’s AC cord into an AC outlet. Do not use the accessory type AC

outlets on the rear of the AV receiver.

3. Set the Low Pass Filter Control (knob #2 diagram #1) to match the model of speaker

that you have in the front of your system. The best way to start finding the correct

frequency is to set the control to the low level cut off of the front speakers. This

specification can be found in the owners manual of your speakers, or from the

manufacturer. This is just a starting point however as room acoustics, placement

and other variables dictate that you will need to experiment with this control to get

the sound of the subwoofer to blend with that of the front speakers.

4. Adjust the Volume Control (knob #1 diagram #1) to match the output of the system.

This can be done to suit your personal taste, and room size. Start somewhere in the

middle of the dial and adjust as you feel is necessary.

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE

SUBWOOFER - METHOD 3

For LFE or Home Theater Applications

• The AS-P400/AS-P300 subwoofer features a secondary input called the “Direct

Input” (jack #1 on diagram #2). This is also known as a crossover bypass type input.

This is recommended for dedicated home theater systems only.

• When using this input, the Low Pass Filter Control (Knob #2 on Diagram #1) and the

Volume Control (Knob #1 on Diagram#1) are bypassed. This means that the

subwoofer will output its total possible frequency range, which is up to 120Hz. The

volume output of the subwoofer must be adjusted from the Bass Management

system built into your Audio Video Receiver.

Note: In music applications, use of the “Direct Input” can cause an overlap in

the bass response between the subwoofer and the front speakers, and usually a

“boomy” sound is the result. It is recommended to use connection Method 1 or 2

for systems where both music and home theater are being utilized.

1. On the rear of the receiver there should be a single RCA type jack named

“Subwoofer Out” Connect a single RCA type audio cable from the “Subwoofer Out”

jack to the “Direct Input” (jack #1 on diagram #2)

2. Plug the Subwoofer’s AC cord into an AC outlet. Do not use the accessory type AC

outlets on the rear of the AV receiver.

3. No adjustments to the Low Pass Filter Control (knob #2 diagram #1) or the Volume

Control (knob #1 diagram #1) are necessary as these controls are bypassed.

4. Adjust the Volume Control (knob #1 diagram #1) to match the output of the system.

This can be done to suit your personal taste, and room size. Start somewhere in the

middle of the dial and adjust as you feel is necessary.

CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE

SUBWOOFER - METHOD 4

High Level or Speaker Type Inputs

• These inputs are provided for use with receivers or amplifiers that do not have a

built in RCA type subwoofer jack. If your receiver has an RCA subwoofer type jack it

is recommended to use it, using methods 1, 2 or 3.

1. On the rear of your receiver, locate the Front Speaker outputs. Connect a pair of

speaker cables from the receivers front speaker outputs to the Speaker Inputs (jack

#3 diagram #2) on the AS-P400/AS-P300 subwoofer.

2. Using an additional pair of speaker cables, connect from the speaker outputs on the

AS-P400/AS-P300 subwoofer to the left and right front speakers.

3. Make sure that you carefully match the Positive to Positive and Negative to

Negative, on all speaker connections. Also make sure the left and right channels are

wired separately and correctly.

4. Plug the Subwoofer’s AC cord into an AC outlet. Do not use the accessory type AC

outlets on the rear of the AV receiver.

5. Set the Low Pass Filter Control (knob #2 diagram #1) to match the model of speaker

that you have in the front of your system. The best way to start finding the correct

frequency is to set the control to the low level cut off of the front speakers. This

specification can be found in the owners manual of your speakers, or from the

manufacturer. This is just a starting point however as room acoustics, placement

and other variables dictate that you will need to experiment with this control to get

the sound of the subwoofer to blend with that of the front speakers.

6. Adjust the Volume Control (knob #1 diagram #1) to match the output of the system.

This can be done to suit your personal taste, and room size. Start somewhere in the

middle of the dial and adjust as you feel is necessary.

WARRANTY OUTSIDE OF THE

UNITED STATES AND CANADA

Outside of North America the warranty may be changed to comply with local regulations.

Ask your local

athena TECHNOLOGIES

retailer for details of the limited warranty applicable

in your country.

WARRANTY FOR UNITED STATES

AND CANADA

(SEE BACK COVER)

athena TECHNOLOGIES

, SCT

, and Create Your Sound

, are trademarks of Audio Products

International Corp. “Dolby”, “Dolby Pro-Logic”, and “Dolby Digital” are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories Licensing. “DTS” is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc.

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WARRANTY

Limited Warranty Policy

in the United States and Canada

athena TECHNOLOGIES

warrants this product to the retail purchaser against

any failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in workmanship or

materials. The warranty is in effect for a period of one (1) year from date of

purchase from an authorized athena TECHNOLOGIES

dealer and is valid only if

the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required.

The warranty does not cover damage caused during shipment, by accident,

misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, failure to follow

the instructions outlined in the owner’s manual, failure to perform routine

maintenance, damage resulting from unauthorized repairs or claims based

upon misrepresentations of the warranty by the seller.

Warranty Service

If you require service for your athena speaker(s) at any time during the

warranty period, please contact:

1) the dealer from whom you purchased the product(s),

2) athena NATIONAL SERVICE, 203 Eggert Road, Buffalo, N.Y. 14215

Tel: 716-896-9801 or

3) athena TECHNOLOGIES

, a division of Audio Products International Corp.,

3641 McNicoll Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M1X 1G5,

Tel: 416-321-1800.

4) Additional service centers can be found by checking the athena

TECHNOLOGIES

website: www.athenaspeakers.com or, by calling either of the

above numbers.

You will be responsible for transporting the speakers in adequate packaging to

protect them from damage in transit and for the shipping costs to an

authorized athena service center or to athena TECHNOLOGIES

. If the product

is returned for repair to athena TECHNOLOGIES

in Toronto or Buffalo, the costs

of the return shipment to you will be paid by athena, provided the repairs

concerned fall within the Limited Warranty. The athena Warranty is limited

to repair or replacement of athena products. It does not cover any incidental

or consequential damage of any kind. If the provisions in any advertisement,

packing cartons or literature differ from those specified in this warranty, the

terms of the Limited Warranty prevail.

GARANTIE

Garantie aux

États-Unis et au Canada

La société athena garantit cet appareil contre toute défectuosité attribuable

aux pièces d’origine et à la main-d’oeuvre. Cette garantie est valide pendant

une période d’un (1) an (amplificateur) à partir de la date d’achat auprès d’un

revendeur athena TECHNOLOGIES

agréé ; la garantie ne sera honorée que sur

présentation d’une pièce justificative de la date d’achat.

La garantie ne couvre aucun dommage subi pendant le transport ou imputable

à un accident, à une utilisation impropre ou abusive, à la négligence, à une

modification non autorisée, à la non-observance des instructions décrites dans

le manuel de l’utilisateur ou des directives d’entretien, ni aucun dommage

subi par suite de réparations non autorisées ou de réclamations fondées sur

une mauvaise interprétation des conditions de la présente garantie par le

revendeur.

Service sous garantie

Dans l’éventualité où une réparation deviendrait nécessaire

pendant la période de couverture de la garantie, communiquez avec :

1) le revendeur auprès de qui l’appareil a été acheté,

2) athena NATIONAL SERVICE, 203, Eggert Road, Buffalo, N.Y. 14215,

tél. : 716-896-9801 ou

3) athena TECHNOLOGIES

, 3641, avenue McNicoll, Toronto (Ontario), Canada,

M1X 1G5, tél. : 416-321-1800.

4) Pour connaître l'adresse de tous nos centres de service, consultez le

site Web de

athena TECHNOLOGIES

www.athenaspeakers.com

composez l’un des numéros indiqués plus haut.

Le propriétaire de l’appareil est responsable de son emballage et de tous frais

d’expédition à un centre de service athena agréé ou à athena TECHNOLOGIES

Si l’appareil est expédié à athena TECHNOLOGIES

à Toronto ou à Buffalo aux

fins de réparation, les frais de réexpédition seront assumés par athena à la

condition que les réparations effectuées soient couvertes par la garantie.

La garantie est limitée à la réparation ou au remplacement des appareils

fabriqués et distribués par athena. Elle ne couvre aucun dommage indirect

ou consécutif de quelque nature que ce soit. Si les conditions accompagnant

toute publicité, emballage ou documentation divergent de celles de la

présente garantie, les conditions de la présente garantie prévaudront.

Athena Technologies AS-P400 User manual

Brand: Athena Technologies

Model: AS-P400

Category: Subwoofers

Type: User manual

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